$68,000 per year + Super
THE OPPORTUNITY
Spare Parts Puppet Theatre is seeking a full-time Production & Technical Officer to join our dedicated team.
The Production & Technical Officer supports creative teams to realise their artistic vision for Spare Parts’ puppetry performances and audience engagement programs. Working with a broad range of artists, technicians and suppliers they drive the delivery all production and technical aspects on time and on budget. This is a dynamic and multi-faceted role within a small, dedicated team.
It is an exciting time to join Spare Parts Puppet Theatre’s team at a defining moment in our history and period of bold business transformation. Building upon many years of success, we have committed to investing in an ambitious artistic program over the coming years. The Production & Technical Officer will help bring this exciting vision to life, and play an essential role in the creative process.
The successful applicant will be highly motivated with an ability to problem solve, manage competing deadlines, remain calm under pressure and work well as part of a team.
Spare Parts Puppet Theatre is committed to equity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people. Please give us a call if you would like to discuss the role prior to your application.
ABOUT US
Spare Parts Puppet Theatre is Australia’s most respected puppetry company dedicated to the creation of puppetry and the artists who we create with. Through puppetry we tell stories that go to the heart of what it is to be human while connecting audiences across generations.
For over 40 years we have entertained and enriched the lives of millions of audience members both in Australia and abroad. Our annual artistic program includes puppetry performances, touring to schools, theatres and festivals across Australia and abroad, workshops for children and adults, and artists training and development programs. We have an annual audience and participant reach of 200,000 people.
Learn more about us at www.sppt.com.au
SELECTION CRITERIA
The successful applicant will possess the following skills and experience: Essential:
- Experience in construction and repair of sets, costumes and props
- Lighting and sound operation experience
- Stage management experience
- Strong organisational skills and ability to multi-task
- Experience in planning and scheduling for performing arts
- Confident communicator with well-developed interpersonal communication skills
- Capacity to work autonomously, manage competing deadlines, problem solve and demonstrate initiative
- Computer skills and experience with relevant software
- Current ‘C’ Class Drivers Licence
- Current Working with Children’s Check or willingness to obtain one
Highly Desirable:
- Experience managing direct reports
- Knowledge of workplace regulatory environment for performing arts
- Budget development and management
For a detailed job description visit https://www.dropbox.com/s/aq1gmenryw6jfbj/2023%20Production%20%26%20Technical%20Officer.pdf?dl=0
HOW TO APPLY
To apply send a cover letter and a current CV with a minimum of two referees to recruitment@sppt.asn.au by the closing date. The cover letter should address the selection criteria above. Applications close at Midnight on Friday 1 September 2023.
Please make the email subject: PRODUCTION & TECHNICAL OFFICER – Firstname Surname
For more information about the opportunity contact our Artistic Director, Philip Mitchell on 08 9335 5044 or ad@sppt.asn.au
